Clicky

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The WG-30 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30 matches up versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX66

 WG-30 TX66 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2012More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TX66 WG-30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX66

 WG-30 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 versus the TX66.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and TX66.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-10-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $428 $350